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12 February 2024

ICLEI signs the Liège Declaration - The Roadmap for Adaptation to Climate Change

On 9 February, ICLEI, alongside over 70 organisations signed the Liège Declaration - The Roadmap for Adaptation to Climate Change. The Declaration represents a collective call to action and a commitment by the signing parties to address the challenges posed by climate change. It addresses the...

Biodiversity & NBS

9 February 2024

ICLEI puts forth recommendations to improve the Directive on Soil Monitoring and Resilience

Healthy soils play a critical role in sustainable urban development, influencing agricultural productivity, ecosystem functions, water quality, and climate resilience. This is why the European Commission’s Directive on Soil Monitoring and Resilience needs to incorporate the knowledge and exper...

Built Environment & Culture Sustainable Energy Systems

7 February 2024

Rotterdam employs a collective approach to transform homes and communities

Only 1% of European homes meet sustainability targets, with very diverse factors influencing the homeowners´ decision to renovate. In ICLEI Member Rotterdam (the Netherlands) as in the rest of the the Netherlands, this number is estimated to 6-8% of homes. Recognising the urgency of the s...

Member Relations

6 February 2024

Mayor Elke Kahr of ICLEI Member Graz receives the 2023 World Mayor Prize

Initially, 92 worldwide mayors competed for the 2023 World Mayor Prize and Awards, but only nine emerged as finalists, with Mayor Elke Kahr of ICLEI Member Graz (Austria), ultimately winning the title. Wolfgang Teubner, Regional Director for ICLEI Europe said, “In times when many leaders are ...

Climate Neutral Cities Governance Innovation

5 February 2024

Cities discuss strategies to finance their climate ambition

Cities are leading the way when it comes to innovative climate action – but the same level of ambition on finance is also needed to fund it. It begs the question of how cities can meet the costs of a green transition? Are there new and innovative approaches? Can more private capital be mobilis...

Biodiversity & NBS Built Environment & Culture Circular Economy Climate Neutral Cities Governance Innovation Construction Green Digital Transformation Justice, Equity & Democracy Resilience Procurement Sustainable Energy Systems Sustainable Food Systems Sustainable Mobility Advocacy

1 February 2024

ICLEI and partners rally support for a science-based EU 2040 climate target

ICLEI and its partners from the Coalition for Higher Ambition are rallying broad support for a science-based 2040 climate target. Ahead of the publication of the European Commission’s Communication on the EU Climate Target 2040 expected in February, members of the Coalition have prepared a joi...

Circular Economy Green Digital Transformation Procurement

31 January 2024

Procura+ Conference to collaborate with TCO Certified

ICLEI’s Procura+ Conference is proud to collaborate with the team behind TCO Certified for its upcoming sustainability, innovation, and circular procurement event in ICLEI Member Lisbon (Portgual) on 13-14 March 2024. TCO Certified is a global sustainability certification for IT products. It ...

Resilience

30 January 2024

ICLEI's Nuha Eltinay recognised as V60 Champion

On 18 January 2024, ICLEI’s Nuha Eltinay, Senior Expert for Resilience and Climate Adaptation, was selected as a V60 Champion, an award from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) for Sustainability Champions in the Middle East. The Award highlighted the achievements of women in the field of sustai...

Governance Innovation Green Digital Transformation

29 January 2024

Ukrainian version of “Local Green Deals: A Blueprint for Action” is now available

On January 30, 2024, a webinar will introduce the Ukrainian version of "Local Green Deals: A Blueprint for Action," a pivotal document crafted under the European Commission's Intelligent Cities Challenge (ICC). This initiative aids a network of 80 cities across 18 countries in steering their gr...

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